CotreeUSA

The realistic timeline

These durations come from our own Cotree LLC formation and our customers’ orders, not marketing promises. Government offices can be slower in busy seasons.

  1. 1

    Day 0

    Order and payment

    You fill the form, upload your passport and pay by card. You get an instant e-mail with the order number and tracking code.

    What we need from you: A clear passport photo, 3 company-name options, a payment card.

  2. 2

    Within 24 hours

    Checks and name check

    We match your name to the passport, check availability in the Iowa registry and confirm with you on WhatsApp if we need an alternative.

    What we need from you: Reply on WhatsApp if we ask about the name.

  3. 3

    Day 1 to 2

    Certificate issued

    We order the formation through a registered agent in Iowa. The certificate usually issues within one business day and is uploaded to your vault with the Operating Agreement.

    What we need from you: Nothing.

  4. 4

    Week 1 to 2

    EIN tax number

    We fill SS-4 from your data, you e-sign it, we fax it to the IRS. The number usually arrives in 4 to 10 business days. (Pro and Business)

    What we need from you: Sign Form SS-4 (we send it ready).

  5. 5

    Up to 30 business days

    D-U-N-S number

    We apply with Dun & Bradstreet using the company address. The published time is up to 30 business days, often less. (Pro and Business)

    What we need from you: Nothing.

  6. 6

    After the certificate

    US number, Meta and Google

    We guide you to buy a US number and fax, set up forwarding, and prepare Meta Business and the Google Payments profile. (Business)

    What we need from you: A card to buy the number from the provider (about $5/month).

  7. 7

    When EIN arrives

    Payoneer session

    A step-by-step voice session until the company account is accepted. You register yourself with your own data; we only guide. (Business or add-on)

    What we need from you: One hour of your time and your passport.

  8. 8

    Handover

    Handover package

    One PDF with every number, document, post-formation instruction and the yearly deadlines.

    What we need from you: Keep the package somewhere safe.

After formation: your yearly obligations

  • Registered agent renewal every year (included in Annual Care).
  • Iowa biennial report every two years (included in Annual Care).
  • Tax Forms 5472 + 1120 before April 15 every year, even with zero profit. The penalty for ignoring it is $25,000.
  • Keep simple financial records for the company, separate from your personal money.
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